Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Art exhibition curated by Heather Hansma
October 7 - November 5, 2011
Opening Reception: Friday, October 7, 7:00 – 10pm
Starkweather Arts Center
219 N. Main Street
Romeo, MI 48065
586-752-5700
starkweatherarts.com
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration of the lives of loved ones who have departed this world. It is known primarily as a Mexican holiday, but it is also celebrated in the United States, Latin America, and parts of Europe and Asia. There are also cultures around the world that have holidays of their own in the same spirit, such as Japan’s Bon Festival. Human beings have a propensity to celebrate the lives of their dead.
In honor of this global tradition, Starkweather Arts Center is hosting a group show of over 35 international artists inspired by Dia de los Muertos. The show is curated by Heather Hansma, who is an illustrator and lowbrow gallery artist from Metro Detroit. The artists in this show are an eclectic group representing a vast array of approaches to art. It makes for a show that is dually cohesive and incredibly diverse. During the opening there will also be a one night performance piece by Jayme Ludwig in full Dia de los Muertos-themed regalia.
Artists participating in the show include Stephen Vincent, Cody Schibi, Love & A Sandwich, Hello Again Monsters, Kill Taupe, ThEm DoLLz, Plush Goodness, Kat Brunnegraff, Deadly Sweet, Crystal Mielcarek, Patti Haskins, Plushroom Soup, Juana Moore, Kristin Barr, Ben Butcher, Lee DeVito, Happycloud Thunderhead, Anna Lisa Schneider, Perfect Laughter, Jenn and Tony Bot, Matt Lackey, Shannon O’Neill, Megan Harris, Jason Cole, Matt Deterior, Allison Gardiner, Amy Beth Geerling Payne, Katerina Friday, Lauren Magda, Brian Iler, Adrienne Lesperance, Serra Abend, Erin McManness, Jayme Ludwig, Jonathan Wilcox, Kat Thacker, and Heather Hansma.
In addtion to the visual delights, Detroit folk rock band The Hand and the Ocean will be performing during the opening. Seasonal food and drink will be served as well.
